Jonathan Brandis

Jonathan Gregory Brandis (April 13, 1976 – November 12, 2003) was an American film and television actor, the only child of Greg and Mary Brandis of Danbury, Connecticut.

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April 13 - 1976 - November 12 - 2003 - American - Film - Television - Actor - Danbury - Connecticut

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He received his first starring role in Michael Ende's The NeverEnding Story II, and went on to appear primarily in television roles. Of these, he is most famous for his portrayal of scientific prodigy Lucas Wolenczak in Steven Spielberg's futuristic science fiction series seaQuest DSV.

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Michael Ende - Steven Spielberg - SeaQuest DSV

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During his lifetime he was romantically linked to Tatyana Ali, Heather McComb, Vinessa Shaw, and Monica Keena.

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Tatyana Ali - Heather McComb - Vinessa Shaw - Monica Keena

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He expressed an interest in moving his career towards more directing work rather than acting, although he had auditioned for the role of Anakin Skywalker in George Lucas' '.

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Anakin Skywalker - George Lucas

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Jonathan Brandis died on November 12, 2003, by suicide. The Los Angeles Police Department released a statement regarding his death, as follows:

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:On November 11, 2003, at about 11:40 p.m., a friend of Jonathan Brandis called police to report that the actor had attempted suicide at his apartment, located in the 600 block of Detroit Avenue. Paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded and transported Brandis to Cedars Sinai Medical Center where he eventually died from his injuries. Brandis was pronounced dead by hospital staff on November 12, 2003, at about 2:45 p.m." (LAPD press release) He apparently hanged himself.

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November 11 - 2003 - Suicide - Los Angeles - Cedars Sinai Medical Center

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